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A member asked:

My 2 year old has a visible vein in the skin on the right temple. is that a normal vein?

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Yes.: His skin is thin and translucent enough that you can see the vein through it. This is normal. Don't worry.

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/14/2014

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